School’s Out For Ever!
The statistics make for bleak reading. Nationally, Rhode Island ranks 33rd in high school attainment, by far the lowest rate in New England. The state also has the highest proportion […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Peer Education in Substance Abuse
At a certain point in a kid’s life, peers begin to have a great influence on them than their families. That’s why it’s so important that they hear from each […]
Word of Mouth: The cross-cultural magic of storytelling comes alive at Funda Fest
Oral storytelling is one of the oldest traditions known to man; the intimacy of storytelling was how groups of people retold their history, entertained each other and reinforced their cultural […]
Opinion: Governor’s Proposal to Legalize Recreational Cannabis – A Self-Inflicted Wound
[See also, “News Analysis: RI to Legalize Recreational Cannabis,” Jan 16, 2019] The more I talk to people on both sides of RI Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposal to legalize recreational cannabis, […]
The Burn at Wilbury – OMG! Trial by Ordeal IRL!
Four public high school girls and an intelligent, caring teacher study and rehearse Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. This may seem nothing very unusual, but that play is a classic story […]
News Analysis: RI to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
[See also “Opinion: Governor’s Proposal to Legalize Recreational Cannabis – A Self-Inflicted Wound”, Jan 16, 2019] Gov. Gina Raimondo will soon formally propose to legalize recreational use of cannabis, citing pressure from […]
CATS Is Pouncing into PPAC
The new National Tour of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical CATS will kick off at the Providence Performing Arts Center January 22 and will run through January 27. CATS […]
Watch Larry Houbre Jr. Pull a Rabbit Out of His Hat in Harvey at YTI
New Bedford’s Your Theatre Inc. (YTI) has a pleasant January planned with their upcoming production of the 1945 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase. The volunteer community theater […]
Hamad Thrills Fans at Dusk
I found myself in the Federal Hill section of Providence last month at Dusk Lounge for a sold-out performance from rapper Hamad. Labeling him as a rapper is, in all […]